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Bihar Election 2025 - From the perspective of political parties, each day is proving to be very precious in the Bihar Assembly elections. Political parties are making various promises to woo voters. According to political experts, the main contest in Bihar is expected to be between the NDA and the India Bloc. However, the Jansuraj Party is trying to make the contest triangular in some seats. The Rashtriya Janata Dal will release the India Alliance's manifesto for Bihar today. This manifesto is ...Read More >
The three Amrit Bharat trains include the Darbhanga to Ajmer Amrit Bharat Express, the Muzaffarpur to Hyderabad Express, and the Chhapra to Delhi Amrit Bharat Express. On flagging off seven new trains in Bihar, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said that the state is "receiving gifts" under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Under the leadership of CM Nitish Kumar and PM Modi, Bihar is receiving gifts. Today, a total of 7 new rail services wer ...Read More >
Asia's widest bridge in Bihar set to transform North-South connectivity. (Image: PIB) Bihar is set to witness a historic moment in its infrastructure story as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Aunta-Simaria six-lane bridge over the Ganga on August 22, 2025. Touted as Asia's widest extra-dosed stay cable bridge with a deck width of 39 metres, this engineering marvel is not only a technological landmark but also a lifeline for millions across North and South Bihar. A Bridge That Redef ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bihar and West Bengal on August 22. He will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects worth around Rs 13,000 crore at Gaya in Bihar at around 11 am. He will also flag off two trains and address the gathering. Thereafter, he will visit and inaugurate the Aunta-Simaria bridge project on the River Ganga. PM Modi will also flag off metro train services on the newly constructed sections in Kolkata at around 4:15 pm and u ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: The depression over northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal and north Andhra Pradesh - south Odisha coasts moved north-north-westwards and crossed South Odisha coast close to Gopalpur during early morning of Tuesday and lay cantered over south coastal Odisha. Weatherman said it was likely to move north-westwards across south Odisha and south Chhattisgarh and weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area during next few hours. Under its influence, thunderstorms accompani ...Read More >
Nawada/Nalanda (Bihar), Aug 19 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged that a "partnership" has been going on between the Election Commission and the BJP to "steal votes" and cautioned people in Bihar that once their right to vote is snatched away, their ration cards and lands will also be taken away. Gandhi also claimed that the last Bihar Assembly polls were also "stolen" and this truth would come out one day. "When this truth comes out, the Election Commission people should no ...Read More >
Chennai, August 1: Actor, music director and producer G V Prakash Kumar, who has won the National Award for Best Music Direction (Songs) for the Tamil, Telugu bilingual film Vaathi, has called the honour "a blessing for the second time". Taking to his X timeline soon after the 71st National Awards were announced, G V Prakash expressed his gratitude to the jury and the selection committee of the National Awards and the entire team of Vaathi. G V Prakash wrote, "A blessing for the second time. I' ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) The Election Commission on Friday came out with the much-anticipated 'draft electoral rolls' in Bihar, enlisting 7.24 crore voters but knocking off more than 65 lakh names, claiming that most of the persons concerned had died or migrated. The draft electoral rolls, prepared as part of the special intensive revision (SIR), which has caused much controversy as the exercise was ordered with just a few months left for assembly polls, are available for voters online. The EC has a ...Read More >
Patna: Over 65 lakh enumeration forms were "not included" in the draft electoral rolls prepared as part of special intensive revision (SIR) by the Election Commission in Bihar, where assembly polls are due later this year, bringing down the total number of registered voters to 7.24 crore from around 7.9 crore. Patna accounted for the highest number of 3.95 lakh enumeration forms that were not included, followed by Madhubani (3.52 lakh), East Champaran (3.16 lakh), Gopalganj (3.10 lakh), Samasti ...Read More >
Patna: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday released the draft electoral rolls following a monthlong special intensive revision (SIR) process ahead of the Bihar elections. District magistrates (DMs) from all 38 districts shared both hard and soft copies of the draft rolls, along with lists of deleted names, with representatives of recognised political parties.The ECI also uploaded the district-wise draft rolls on its official website, showing the removal of 65.2 lakh voters' names fr ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's smartphone and electronics industry has raised serious concerns over what it describes as informal but targeted trade restrictions imposed by China. The India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA), in a letter to the government, sought swift policy measures to address these unofficial restrictions, which could derail the country's $32 billion export-driven manufacturing ambitions. As per the ICEA letter, India's electronics manufacturing sector remains heavily reliant o ...Read More >
In the last 24 hours, at least 19 people have been killed by lightning strikes in Bihar, PTI reported on Thursday, July 17, 2025, citing the chief minister's office. The highest number of five deaths was reported in Nalanda, followed by Vaishali with four, and Banka and Patna each with two. Apart from these four districts, Sheikhpura, Nawada, Jehanabad, Aurangabad, Jamui and Samastipur reported one death each. Expressing grief over the deaths, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced an ex ...Read More >
Patna: As many as people lost their lives and three others sustained injuries due to lightning strikes across the state on Friday, said the state disaster management department (SDMD). These fatalities add to a total of 33 deaths reported across the state in the past two days, said the department.In light of the situation, authorities have issued an alert, urging residents to exercise caution and follow safety advisories.According to the data shared by the department on Friday, three deaths were ...Read More >
Patna, Jul 18 (PTI) At least 34 people died and six others were injured in incidents of lightning strikes in Bihar during the past 48 hours, the state's disaster management department said on Friday. The highest number of six fatalities each was reported in Nalanda and Vaishali, followed by Sheikhpura (five), Patna and Aurangabad (three each), Nawada and Banka (two each). Also Read | Chhattisgarh: 6 Bodies of Naxals Recovered in Ongoing Encounter With Security Forces in Narayanpur. Besides, B ...Read More >
Patna, Jul 18 (PTI) At least 34 people died and six others were injured in incidents of lightning strikes in Bihar during the past 48 hours, the state's disaster management department said on Friday. The highest number of six fatalities each was reported in Nalanda and Vaishali, followed by Sheikhpura (five), Patna and Aurangabad (three each), Nawada and Banka (two each). Besides, Bhojpur, Bhagalpur, Rohtas, Gayaji, Samastipur and Jamui districts accounted for six deaths. Over 90 people were ...Read More >
'India should look to add an extra bowler' IMAGE: Ajinkya Rahane has a piece of advice for head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill- play an extra bowler in the fourth Test at Old Trafford. Photograph: BCCI/X As India gear up for the fourth Test at Old Trafford, former captain Ajinkya Rahane has raised a tactical alarm: the team's all-rounder-heavy approach might be hurting their chances. His solution? A fourth specialist bowler -- even if it comes at the cost of batting depth. Now ...Read More >
Patna, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The monsoon has gained momentum in Bihar, with heavy rainfall providing relief from heat and humidity in 14 districts, including Patna. As the monsoon picked up pace in Bihar, 19 people were killed in lightning strikes across the state. The Meteorological Department on Friday issued a warning of heavy rainfall in West Champaran, Gopalganj, and Siwan over the next 24 hours, along with the possibility of strong winds (30-40 km/h) and lightning in north-central Biha ...Read More >
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], July 17 (ANI): Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora said the state government is winning the trust of the business community with its consistent efforts over the past three years. He shared that industrialists from various sectors, including basmati rice, bicycles, and Chandigarh FICO, have shown full satisfaction with the government's performance. Addressing the issues related to electricity boards, pollution, and the housing department, Arora assured that all ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, July 17 (Xinhua) -- At least 19 people were killed due to lightning strikes in India's eastern state of Bihar in the last 24 hours, officials said Thursday. Heavy rains and thunderstorms accompanied by lightning strikes lashed the state during the past 24 hours, affecting several districts. "In Nalanda district, a maximum of five casualties have been reported, followed by four in Vaishali district. Two fatalities were reported each from Patna and Banka districts," a local government ...Read More >
Patna: Lightning strikes claimed 19 lives across 10 districts in the past 24 hours. A maximum of five deaths were reported from Nalanda, followed by four in Vaishali, two each in Banka and Patna, and one each in Sheikhpura, Aurangabad, Samastipur, Nawada, Jamui, and Jehanabad.Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, while condoling the deaths, announced an ex gratia payment of Rs 4 lakh to the next of kin of each victim. "I stand with the affected families in this hour of crisis," the CM said, asking people to be ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) The third season of the Oriental Cup, a school football tournament in the national capital, will be held from July 21-29, the organisers said on Thursday. Started by student-athlete Fareed Bakshi, the tournament will take place at the Ambedkar Stadium, bringing together 36 teams from schools across Delhi. Also Read | Which Team Ben Stokes Is Part of in The Hundred 2025? Here's the Franchise England Test Captain Will Play For in 100-Ball Competition. There will be 24 te ...Read More >
Patna, Jul 17 (PTI) At least 19 people were killed in lightning strikes in Bihar in the last 24 hours, the chief minister's office said on Thursday. The highest number of five fatalities was reported in Nalanda, followed by Vaishali (four), Banka and Patna (two each). Besides, Sheikhpura, Nawada, Jehanabad, Aurangabad, Jamui and Samastipur districts accounted for one death each. Condoling the deaths, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced an ex gratia of Rs 4 lakh for the next of kin of each d ...Read More >
Patna, Jul 17 (PTI) At least 19 people were killed in lightning strikes in Bihar in the last 24 hours, the chief minister's office said on Thursday. The highest number of five fatalities was reported in Nalanda, followed by Vaishali (four), Banka and Patna (two each). Also Read | India Cautions NATO Chief Mark Rutte Against Any 'Double Standards' on Sanctioning Countries Trading With Russia. Besides, Sheikhpura, Nawada, Jehanabad, Aurangabad, Jamui and Samastipur districts accounted for one d ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Following the shocking murder of Surendra Kewat in Bihar's Patna district, former Congress MP Kunwar Danish Ali has launched a scathing attack on the Nitish Kumar-led JD(U) and BJP alliance, claiming that the state is witnessing a complete collapse of law and order. He further accused the BJP of using Nitish Kumar only until elections, after which they would discard him "like their former allies". Ali's remarks came while he was in Moradabad as part of the C ...Read More >
In Patna's Pipri locality, Surendra Kumar, a rural health worker, was fatally shot in Sheikhpura village. He was working in a field when the incident occurred. Villagers reported hearing gunshots. Kumar was rushed to a hospital but died during treatment. This incident follows a series of murders in Patna. Recent victims include a sand trader and a grocery shop owner. Days after a sand trader's murder in Bihar, a rural health worker was shot dead in in the Pipri locality of Patna. The The deceas ...Read More >
Patna: Unidentified assailants shot dead former president of Punpun BJP Kisan Morcha, Surendra Kewat (52), at Sheikhpura village in Patna district late on Saturday night. The incident took place under Pipra police station area while Kewat, a BJP worker, was irrigating his field, adjacent to Bihta-Sarmera State Highway-78. According to police, after taking his evening meal, Kewat was working in the field when assailants arrived there. The attackers fired multiple rounds at him before escaping.Loc ...Read More >
PATNA: Close on the heels of the murder of prominent businessman Gopal Khemka, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) functionary was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants in Bihar's Patna district late on Saturday night. The incident took place when Surendra Kewat, 52, a resident of Sheikhpura village, was returning home from his farmland. He was critically injured and rushed to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Patna, where he succumbed to his injuries during treatment. The m ...Read More >
Sunday, 13 July 2025 () In Bihar's Sheikhpura district, BJP leader Surendra Kewat was fatally shot by unidentified assailants, adding to the escalating concerns over law and order. This incident occurred shortly after the murder of businessman Gopal Khemka in Patna. Tejashwi Yadav, an RJD leader, criticized the NDA government's handling of the situation following the recent violence. ...Read More >
Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday disbursed the first installment of the hiked pension amount of Rs 1,100 per month to the bank accounts of 1.11 crore beneficiaries, including senior citizens, widows and differently abled people, covered under the social security pension scheme. More than Rs 1,227 crore was credited under six different pension schemes during a function organised at Sankalp, 1, Anne Marg, in the state capital. On June 24, Bihar government had on June 24 increas ...Read More >
Bihar News: CM to Transfer Hiked ₹1100 Pension via DBT Tomorrow; ₹1227 Cr for 1.11 Cr Beneficiaries The Bihar government has announced a significant increase in pension amounts, tripling it to Rs 1100 for over 1 crore beneficiaries. This initiative aims to provide essential financial support to the elderly, widowed women, and differently abled persons across the state. It gives a sigh of relief to the common people especially the lower strata of the society when the government schemes translat ...Read More >
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